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Stargazing
Escape from the city lights and venture to remote parts of Victoria where the night sky shines brightest, glittering with stars. Camping is a great way to enjoy the evening spectacle but if you're on a day trip somewhere in regional Victoria then why not hang about and look up to the galaxy from atop a mountain peak or the still calmness of the semi-arid desert. The wild eastern coast boasts some of the most unique places to spot the constellations, distant planets and maybe the odd shooting star.
Top places for stargazing
Murray-Sunset National Park
Murray-Sunset National Park is home to the famous Pink Lakes. This remote and unspoilt corner of northwestern Victoria draws photographers from all over the world. Explore the islands of the Murray River by four-wheel drive in dry weather or by canoe after rain – and camp under starry skies.
Grampians National Park
Rising abruptly from the surrounding Western Plains, the Grampians (Gariwerd) is a series of rugged sandstone mountain ranges and forests rich in wildlife. One of Victoria’s most popular holiday destinations, the park is a great venue for camping, climbing, scenic drives, bushwalks and nature study.
Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park
The tranquil Gippsland Lakes are a system of coastal lagoons separated from the Tasman Sea by the coastal dunes of the Ninety Mile Beach. Seven rivers terminate at the lakes – the Latrobe, Avon, Nicholson, Tambo, Mitchell, Macalister and Thomson rivers.
More nature escapes
Sunrises and sunsets
Spectacular sunsets from the summits and to west, and picturesque sunrises in the east , top-and-tail your day the perfect way.
Wildflowers
Whether you’re surrounding yourself with carpets of colourful flowers, spotting rare orchids, or just enjoying the local native flowers, it’s a great way to immerse yourself in nature and help your spirits soar.
Lookouts
Observe the dramatic landscapes and coastal scenery of Victoria from lookout vantage points dotted across state and national parks.
